Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of Quebec Trois-Rivieres have developed a method to produce cellulose filaments using only mechanical treatment, making them a sustainable alternative to non-biodegradable plastic packaging. This innovation has the potential to reduce environmental pollution and offer cost-effective solutions for packaging films. The team has successfully produced films
Environmental sustainability
Investigations into sustainability research have revealed significant gaps between the environmental commitments of large companies and those of their suppliers in the automotive industry. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo examined the alignment of sustainability practices among original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers in Canada&
Environmental sustainability
A recent study published in the Rbgn-revista Brasileira De Gestao De Negocios, conducted by researchers from the Federal University Rio Grande do Sul, has found that sustainable governance and innovation can significantly improve the socio-environmental performance of companies listed on the Brazilian Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE). The study analyzed the
Environmental sustainability
In a joint effort to promote innovation and sustainability, SM Prime, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and ARISE Philippines are co-hosting the first-ever Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City. The two-day event, happening on August 29-30, 2025, will bring together over
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Universitas Islam Kadiri have found that capital assistance has a significant effect on business sustainability, and financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on business sustainability. The study, which sampled 100 respondents who received capital assistance in Kediri City, suggests that the combination of capital assistance and
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After a passionate debate during a cabinet meeting in July, West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) decision to revoke its pledge to offset carbon emissions by 2030 has been upheld by the council's Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The move comes amid claims that climate change
Environmental sustainability
The eco-friendly flexible packaging market is poised for a revenue surge, driven by corporate sustainability goals, regulatory pressures, and shifting consumer preferences towards circular economy practices. Major brands like Unilever, Nestl, PepsiCo, and LOral have pledged to ensure their packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025, driving demand for
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The artificial intelligence (AI) in chemicals market size was estimated at USD 1.78 billion in 2024 and is expected to exceed USD 2.29 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.05% between 2025 and 2034. The market is driven by process optimization, predictive
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Researchers from the South China University of Technology have developed a novel and environmentally friendly ternary deep eutectic solvent (TDES) system for the efficient delignification of eucalyptus biomass and the selective isolation of high-performance cellulose. This breakthrough has significant implications for the advancement of cellulose-based biorefineries and the production of
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In the state of Sergipe, Brazil, a concerted effort is underway to transform the energy sector through the advancement of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Sergipe Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Center (Nerees) at Sergipe Technological Park (SergipeTec) is at the forefront of this transformation, conducting scientific research, providing
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of Tehran have developed a bi-objective, multi-product stochastic optimization model for designing a biofuel supply chain under uncertainty. The model, which integrates first-generation (sugarcane) and second-generation (Miscanthus) biomass, aims to maximize average profit from product sales while minimizing the average soil erosion of fields. The study
Environmental sustainability
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has released its 12th Annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company's continued progress in key sustainability areas, delivering record portfolio capacity growth and expanding its global footprint through major acquisitions in Europe and the United
